Dan Johnson is a former professional American football

American football

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 player who played tight end

Tight end

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 for seven seasons for the Miami Dolphins

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Told ESPN's John Barr on Friday, January 28, 2011 that he took about 1000 pain killers per month, during his playing days as a result of the numerous injuries and broken bones he suffered.

Teammates nicknamed him "King of Pain" as a result of all the broken bones he had during his career.